Managing Pain

When it comes to selecting dietary supplements these days, it seems like there is a supplement available for almost anything, including arthritis! So why don’t we take a deep dive into the some of the supplements that have gained a lot of traction in the joint health space and...

Many people with arthritis tend to be living with chronic pain. This can be one of the hardest parts of having arthritis. The arthritis pain may be constant, and it may come and go. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for arthritis. Which means for some, their arthritis pain can...

Whilst cold wintery days are for snuggling up on the couch with hot cup of tea, it is also important to continue staying active. Your joints might not agree with a cold snap, but they love physical activity and exercise. Without physical activity, this can lead to your joints...

The festive season is here and can be a busy time of the year cooking, shopping, gathering with family and friends, but most of all, decorating for the holidays. If you live with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, it is important to look after your joints and manage...

Q: Non-Addictive pain control: what works best? This is a question asked by someone who attended one of our free Community Education webinars. Yes, there are many different, evidence-based strategies to help manage pain. But first, let’s briefly touch on (potentially) addictive pain control i.e., opioid use. Pharmacological Opioid...

With the right treatment, arthritis symptoms for some may be kept at bay or to a minimum. However, there may still be times where you experience episodes of pain and inflammation known as flares. To help manage flares, and keep them to a minimum, there are things both you...

Question: I have both Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoarthritis, and so I was wondering if there were ways or things I could do to reduce inflammation to help treat my arthritis. Answer: Yes, there are certainly things you could try to help reduce or manage inflammation in your body. Other...

Injections of Intra-articular corticosteroids (IACSs), usually combined with analgesics, are commonly performed to treat pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) e.g., hip and knee OA. While they are common, they are not without their risks. I will go on to talk about these in a moment, however first, it’s important...